Mental Health Awareness Month
In partnership with The Harris Center and law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office ensured 4,000+ mentally ill, non-violent offenders received mental health treatment instead of going to jail.
Asian Chamber AANHPI Luncheon
Join us for a special Asian Restaurant Month Luncheon celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month on May 11, 2023. Hear from local Celebrity Chefs around Houston talk about the rich culinary history of our Asian community. Speakers: Suu Khin (Burmalicious by Suu) Jae Kim (Chi’Lantro BBQ) Tao Minh La (Kim Son) Tony Nguyen (Xin Chao) Register at: https://asianchamber-hou.org/aapiluncheon
Asian Restaurant Month
Asian Restaurant Month launched in 2021 by the Asian Chamber of Commerce Houston to bring awareness and support to Asian restaurants throughout the Greater Houston area. These restaurants were the first and hardest hit businesses during the onset of Covid-19 pandemic. Asian Restaurant Month will be celebrated annually in May coinciding with Asian American Pacific [...]
Superintendent Dr. Anthony Mays’ Week Ahead – May 2, 2023
Graduation and many other celebrations are upon us, and this season is a time to acknowledge all the hard work that has taken place this year. As we enter the celebration season, I want to remind everyone to be diligent in implementing our campus safety protocols. As we conduct school celebrations and ceremonies, it is [...]
Authorities seek information on whereabouts of human trafficking convict
According to the Harris County District Attorney's Office, Thaddeus Allen, 34, showed up for the April 10 start of his trial in Houston on human trafficking charges -- but not for the end on April 24, when he was convicted and sentenced to 75 years in prison. Now he may have resumed his work as a [...]
Sheriff’s Office hiring event May 3 at Long Coffee
Long Coffee at 10611 Bellaire Blvd. will host a Harris County Sheriff's Office informational event 8 a.m. to noon Wednesday, May 3, for people interested in being hired as detention officers, 9-1-1 communications officers or deputies. HCSO staffers will be present to answer employment questions.
SHEIN Sample Sale and Block Party, May 13
Join us in celebrating Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month as we unveil exclusive murals painted by API artists.
$20,000 in Scholarships for High School Seniors, Deadline May 1
Asian Chamber Foundation 2023 Scholarship Awards. Apply now!
2023 Nation Small Business Week
Join Us in Celebrating 2023 National Small Business Week! For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has celebrated National Small Business Week, which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s entrepreneurs and small business owners. National Small Business Week 2-Day Virtual Summit May 2-May 3 | 10:00am-5:30pm CDT | REGISTER Attend this free, virtual [...]
2023 YMCA Refugee Scholarship – Apply Now
YMCA International Services awards financial assistance to full-time higher education students who are current or former refugees, parolees, holders of Special Immigrant Visas, confirmed asylees, or victims of human trafficking. Interested students complete an application that details their academic and personal background; students also write two essays. Winners are determined by their need and accomplishments. [...]
